How to Level Your Bow Sight: A Step-by-Step Guide Using the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro

How to Level Your Bow Sight: A Step-by-Step Guide Using the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro

Properly leveling your bow sight is essential for consistent accuracy and optimal performance, whether you're shooting in the backyard, at the range, or in the field. This guide breaks down the process of leveling your first, second, and third axes with the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro third axis leveler, ensuring your setup is precise and reliable.

Why Leveling Your Bow Sight Matters

Leveling your bow sight ensures that your sight’s adjustments correspond correctly to your arrow’s trajectory. An improperly leveled sight can cause missed shots, especially at longer distances or when shooting at angles. By leveling all three axes, you eliminate potential errors caused by misalignment and maximize your accuracy.

What You’ll Need

• Hamskea Gen 2 Pro third axis leveler

• Bow vise (or a bike stand, see video)

• Plumb line or carpenter’s level

Step-by-Step Guide to Leveling Your Bow Sight

• Leveling the First Axis

  The first axis refers to the vertical alignment of your bowstring and ensures your bow is upright.

  Attach the Leveler: Clamp the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro to your bowstring using the provided string notch.

  Level the Bubble: Secure your bow in the vise and adjust it until the bubble on the leveler is centered. This step ensures the bowstring is perfectly vertical and ready for accurate alignment.

• Leveling the Second Axis

  The second axis ensures your sight housing is parallel to the ground, preventing left or right drift in your shots.

  Mount the Leveler: Attach the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro to your sight housing.

  Level the Bubble: Adjust the sight housing screws until the bubble on the leveler is centered. A properly aligned second axis ensures consistent horizontal aim.

• Leveling the Third Axis

  The third axis comes into play when shooting at uphill or downhill angles. Proper alignment ensures that your sight remains accurate regardless of elevation changes.

  Attach the Alignment Rod: Screw the alignment rod into the Hamskea leveler.

  Set Up a Vertical Reference: Hang a plumb line or use a carpenter’s level to create a vertical reference.

  Draw Your Bow: At full draw and aiming at a downward angle, align the rod with the vertical reference.

  Adjust the Sight: If the bubble is off-center, adjust the third axis screw on your sight until the bubble is perfectly centered.

Tips for Accurate Leveling

• Practice Good Form: Consistent form during the leveling process ensures accurate adjustments.

• Use a Stable Platform: A solid bow vise and stable workspace are critical to avoid misalignment caused by movement.

• Recheck Your Leveling Frequently: After travel or sight adjustments, verify your axes are still level before shooting.

Benefits of Using the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro

Mounting the GEN2PRO directly to the sight allows you to set your 3rd axis at full draw, factoring in any natural bow/grip torque that occurs when tension is transferred from cables to the bow. This natural torque occurs on all bows and is overlooked with static sight leveling systems. Its robust design and built-in alignment tools make it a favorite among archers for ensuring consistent accuracy. Whether you’re a competitive archer or a bowhunter, this tool is a must-have for optimizing your setup.

Conclusion

Leveling the first, second, and third axes of your bow sight is a critical step in fine-tuning your archery setup. Using the Hamskea Gen 2 Pro third axis leveler ensures precision and confidence in your shooting, helping you hit the mark every time.

Follow these steps to level your bow sight and enjoy improved accuracy on the range and in the field. A properly leveled bow sight is the foundation of successful archery—don’t skip this crucial process!

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